There is robust scientific evidence to demonstrate that pain relief from acupuncture is due to the release of endorphins into the body; the release of these chemicals have a powerful and sustained effect on reducing muscular skeletal pain. Most patients report a gradual change in …

Hypermobility is a term used to describe the ability to move joints beyond their normal range of movement. Joint hypermoblity is common in the general population and is prevalent in approximately 10% of white Caucasians but is more prevalent in Asians and Afro-Caribbeans. Some people may only be more flexible in a few joints but sometimes all the joints may be flexible. Some times this is called ”double jointed”.Most people who are hypermobile have no major musculoskeletal problems, and, in fact, the inherent joint flexibility gives an advantage in many fields such as swimming, javelin, tennis, gymnastics, judo, and playing musical instruments. However, some hypermobile people can…